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Alternative Music

Discover the Best Alternative Music from Independent Artists

Alternative music is the heart of innovation in indie culture. At SoundClick, you can stream and discover the best alternative songs from independent artists around the world. Our Alternative Music Charts highlight fresh tracks across subgenres like Emo, Grunge, Shoegaze, Brit Pop, Experimental Rock, and more.

Explore a wide range of alternative styles

  • Indie Alternative - Independent voices shaping today's sound
  • Grunge - Raw guitar-driven anthems with authentic edge
  • Emo - Emotionally charged alternative music with heartfelt lyrics
  • Shoegaze - Dreamy, layered textures in alternative rock
  • Post Punk - Angular rhythms and experimental approaches
  • Pop Punk - Catchy hooks with alternative rock energy
  • Experimental - Avant-rock artists pushing creative boundaries
  • Brit Pop - UK-inspired alternative rock and indie vibes
  • Nu Metal - Heavy alternative blended with modern intensity
  • Goth - Dark, atmospheric sounds in the alternative scene
  • Dance-Punk - Energetic rhythms with punk and electronic fusion
  • Alt Power Pop - Melodic songs with alternative sensibility
  • Alternative General - Essential alternative songs spanning all styles

Stream alternative music for free, download MP3s, and support independent alternative artists. Whether you're searching for the next underground band or revisiting timeless alt classics, SoundClick connects fans with the most authentic alternative musicians online.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alternative Music

  • Discover thousands of free alternative music tracks on SoundClick. Stream full-length songs from both emerging alternative artists and established indie musicians without signing up. Selected tracks are also available for free MP3 downloads. Browse by sub-genre, mood, or trending charts to find innovative sounds, experimental compositions, and authentic alternative expression instantly.
  • SoundClick features diverse alternative music sub-genres that push creative boundaries. From Indie Rock and Alternative Rock to Shoegaze, Post-Rock, Grunge, Dream Pop, Experimental, Noise Rock, and Art Rock — there's something for every alternative music enthusiast. Each sub-genre page highlights the most innovative tracks and boundary-pushing artists defining the current alternative music landscape.
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  • Use SoundClick's advanced filters to search alternative music by sound texture, mood, experimental approach, sub-genre, or keyword. Whether you're seeking atmospheric soundscapes, raw garage recordings, intricate post-rock compositions, or avant-garde experimental pieces, our search tools help you discover unique alternative music. Preview tracks before streaming to find the unconventional sounds that resonate with your alternative music taste.
  • Our daily updated Alternative Music charts showcase the most appreciated tracks based on streams, likes, and community discovery. Explore carefully curated collections organized by sub-genre, experimental approach, sound texture, and artistic innovation. Discover trending alternative songs, underground gems from independent musicians, and cutting-edge recordings that challenge conventional music boundaries and celebrate creative expression.

Why Choose SoundClick for Alternative Music?

Since 1997, SoundClick has been a trusted home for alternative music and independent artists. Our platform offers:

  • Free streaming of thousands of alternative songs
  • High-quality MP3 downloads
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  • Regularly updated alternative charts with trending tracks
  • A community that connects fans with alternative artists worldwide
Picture for song 'So This Is Patriotism...?' by artist 'Frank Butcher And The Slags'
So This Is Patriotism...?

Frank Butcher And The Slags

Folk/Ska/Reggae/Punk

WE FIX MOTORS

Alternative - Ska

Picture for song 'Song 9' by artist 'melv'
Song 9

melv

melv want you to know you are listening to melv and want to inspire you

melv would like to invite you to his musical home. i am melv.
i originate from rugby, england and has written and performed for many a year.
melv comprised of neil melvin, aged 20, and i play every instrument (piano, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone) and also write, produce & mix each tracks.  (but please if listening don't say 'you're good considering you're a one man band!', just say 'you are class!!'
i wou...

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Ring Finger Let Me Down' by artist 'Never a Dull Moment'
Ring Finger Let Me Down

Never a Dull Moment

Kicky emo/punk/rock for your listening pleasure

Buy the Brand New NADM EP here 
http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=57322&
Never A Dull Moment Is-
Brandon Wozny- Guitar/Vocals
Tom McCauley- Guitar
Keith Goodman- Drums
Jim Hubbard- Bass/Vocals

Alternative - Pop Punk

Picture for song 'End of Story' by artist 'Waffle'
End of Story

Waffle

Hard driving, guitar oriented rock band from Oklahoma City.      'It's not just for breakfast anymore.'

Official Waffle Website:  https://www.facebook.com/waffle.syrup.568
Welcome to the 'Waffle' page at soundclick.com.  The band toured regionally for years playing venues all across the Southwest.  Waffle has shared the bill with several top national and regional acts including Kid Rock, Tonic, Seven Mary Three, Candlebox, Big Wreck, Econoline Crush, Stabbing Westward, Slobberbone, Mayfield

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Live, laugh, and toster bath 24' by artist 'Marcel Ray Duriez'
Live, laugh, and toster bath 24

Marcel Ray Duriez

(https://duriez19.wixsite.com/marcelrayduriez)

The most studio albums released digitally is (2424) by Marcel Ray Duriez of Northern Cambria Pennsylvania, United States, who has 6600 songs as a solo artist musician all songs for the record were recorded in one year, (each album has 5 songs in it of 30 minutes, 6600 is divided by 5) the total being 2424 albums. The self-titled album is named Duriez AKA longest digital album AKA most songs on a digital album. The full album has been playing in f...

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'LE PORT' by artist 'UNSAFE AREA'
LE PORT

UNSAFE AREA

Drifting iceberg  A piece of ice floe  With well-kept secrets beneath the surface of the water

Guitarist among other things, composer in these hours, traveler.
From here and there, some charitable artists give me a helping hand, and I thank them all for their help. THANKS
I hope to present two new titles to you shortly, then I'm off to admire the Pamirs from the road...

Alternative - Alternative General No samples

Picture for song '01- Ascden Let it go A. I. (Brit pop)' by artist 'Ascden'
01- Ascden Let it go A. I. (Brit pop)

Ascden

Music Artist from Buenos Aires Argentina  Enjoy my songs for free-  & Follow me

Alternative - Brit Pop

Picture for song '432.03' by artist 'Thornspoke'
432.03

Thornspoke

A unique sound, blending elements of progressive rock and psychedelic jam, resulting in a unique fusion

Thornspoke has crafted a distinctive sound rooted in the musical spirit of the Hudson Valley, blending elements of progressive rock and psychedelic jam, resulting in a unique fusion of styles.

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Rain - Indie type beat' by artist 'Kill3r Beats'
Rain - Indie type beat

Kill3r Beats

Productor independiente.

Alternative - Indie 82 BPM No samples

Picture for song '251023 c' by artist 'jgyoungmd'
251023 c

jgyoungmd

I am a new media, multimedia artist. I do free improv and compose using various computer software going where the idea takes me with no specific genre in mind

About the Music
This original music was recorded in my home studio on a Kawai grand piano or my two keyboards, The music evolves from  the first notes I play on the piano. Like a conversation with the piano, I listen and something new is suggested. Sometimes the piece is built on specific chord changes like a jazz musician improvising....

Alternative - Experimental

Picture for song 'Ryder Of The Stars' by artist 'John Matteson'
Ryder Of The Stars

John Matteson ,   Rick Smerage

Ive written hundreds of songs over the past 40 years. I love Jesus, the word of God, people and music.  I play guitar,  bass and sing. Thank you for listening!

My music is about the new life found in Jesus Christ.  He is our access to the Father and is worthy of all praise and glory.  He has taken our sins away by the selfless sacrifice of His death upon the cross.  He is deserving of songs and worship.
The sound of my music is influenced by the delta blues and artists that have followed thr...

Alternative - Indie 110 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Daniel irooghene - ibukun oluwa 2025-08-30 16_56 (' by artist 'Danny bronze'
Daniel irooghene - ibukun oluwa 2025-08-30 16_56 (

Danny bronze ,   D.B.S


Alternative - Alternative General 2 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'I AM LUCIFER' by artist 'ALEXIS PATRICK'
I AM LUCIFER

ALEXIS PATRICK

Composer, Singer, Songwriter, Musician. Her Guitars, Keyboard, Violin, Corona bass, and her own voice, singing natural harmony variants. Born in the U.S.A.

WELCOME TO THE SOUNDCLICK PAGE OF ALEXIS PATRICK ALSO LEXI, and LEKZEE PATRICK , FROM CORTLAND, OHIO...... THE SAME ARTIST AND PERSON. 
SHE IS A FEMALE SINGER, COMPOSER, SONGWRITER, AND MUSICIAN, BORN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, IN MAHONING COUNTY, IN THE U.S.A.. SHE STILL REFERS TO IT AS HER TOWN .
 SHE IS  A MEMBER OF BOOT H...

Alternative - Experimental No samples

Picture for song 'The Earthbound Lover' by artist 'Everything Falls Under'
The Earthbound Lover

Everything Falls Under

Take a look: acoustic guitar, alternative, classical, film music, experimental, metal, and rock, playing all instruments and writing all compositions himself.

'Mention must be made to the diversity that this artist stretches himself across. Take a look: acoustic guitar, alternative, classical, film music, experimental, metal, and rock, playing all instruments and writing all compositions himself.' -Jenny S (excerpt)
'Complex and odd are good adjectives for his work, but then so are involving...

Alternative - Avant Rock

Picture for song 'Saved The Day' by artist 'aaron aardvark'
Saved The Day

aaron aardvark

Alternative rock, hard rock, surf rock

Alternative - Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Turn Up The Volume...If We Can' by artist 'The Tim (Tim1andonly)'
Turn Up The Volume...If We Can

The Tim (Tim1andonly)

Mysterious artist.

Alternative - Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Creme De La Creme' by artist 'Lynn Wilson'
Creme De La Creme

Lynn Wilson

Lynn has been writing and recording songs in his home studio for years.  Lynn performs all the music and vocals himself, with help from Roger Fife on bass.

Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Lap Steel 2' by artist 'mark alan skinner'
Lap Steel 2

mark alan skinner

self taught multi instrumentalist obsessed with creating music.

Alternative - Alternative General

Picture for song 'Every Day With You' by artist 'Specklebird'
Every Day With You

Specklebird


Alternative - Indie

Picture for song 'Oulalala' by artist 'Aure Lion'
Oulalala

Aure Lion

hidden reggae artist looking to share vibrations, its all about sharing and vibrations ^^

Aure-Lion is an emerging artist known for a captivating fusion of world vibrations that blend Reggae, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Blues, Indie, Pop, and French influences. Since picking up music at the age of 16, Aure-Lion has drawn inspiration from childhood favorites to craft heartfelt tracks that resonate with themes of love and revolution. His music carries a powerful message about maintaining faith and protec...

Alternative - Indie 100 BPM 4/4 No samples